Crazy Rich Asians returns as HBO series with Michelle Yeoh, Henry Golding, Ronny Chieng and Constance Wu
The eight-episode series will pick up after the events of the 2018 Singapore-set romantic comedy, with production beginning in 2027.
HBO is set to premiere an eight-episode sequel series based on Kevin Kwan's popular Crazy Rich Asians novels. The announcement came eight years after the release of the original 2018 romantic comedy, which grossed over $239 million worldwide. Several familiar faces from the film, including Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Ronny Chieng, and Michelle Yeoh, will return for the television adaptation.
Michelle Yeoh will reprise her role as Nick Young's formidable mother, Eleanor Young, in a recurring capacity. The series will pick up where the film left off, with Rachel Chu (Wu) and Nick Young (Golding) now engaged. While specific plot details are still under wraps, the show will continue exploring the world of Kwan's novels, which include China Rich Girlfriend and Rich People Problems.
The project marks a return to the characters and settings from the original film, with key members of the creative team from the 2018 movie set to reunite. Adele Lim, who co-wrote the original screenplay, will serve as showrunner and executive producer. However, the casting of other original cast members like Awkwafina, Gemma Chan, and Ken Jeong remains unknown. HBO has not yet provided a premiere date or filming locations for the series.
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